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No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Squares

December 11, 2014 By Julie Menghini 42 Comments

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No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Squares are quick and easy to make. Who doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate?

No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Squares are quick and easy to make. Who doesn't love peanut butter and Chocolate? HostessAtHeart.comI love to cook, but I really love to bake. I am just in awe of some of the recipes and pictures that I see. I love pushing myself to learn new recipes and techniques except when I’m being pulled in 100 different directions.  That is when I rely on recipes like these No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Squares.No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Squares are quick and easy to make. Who doesn't love peanut butter and Chocolate? HostessAtHeart.com

We just had an amazing Thanksgiving, and now we are attending Holiday parties and getting ready for our own Holiday celebrations.

When it comes to attending parties and taking treats to work, I like to keep it simple.  Simple doesn’t mean any less delicious.  It’s just a time when I am not trying to bake the Mona Lisas’ image into a cake (that really isn’t on my bucket list).

I’ve made this recipe several times. It’s both easy and delicious. One note however, you need to plan ahead because these squares need to sit in the refrigerator for an hour before you cut them.

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No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Squares
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 
No-Bake Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Squares are quick and easy to make. Who doesn't love peanut butter and Chocolate?
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12
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Ingredients
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups of crushed pretzels
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-1/4 cups creamy peanut butter divided
  • 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pretzels, powdered sugar, 1 cup of the peanut butter, and the melted butter. Stir until well combined. Press pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. Combine chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup of peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Spread over pretzel peanut butter layer.
  3. Refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Trisha Yearwood and Food Network

 

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Comments

  1. Debbie Spivey says

    December 11, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Love watching Trisha Yearwood on TV. I don’t remember seeing these. Sound and look great!

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:32 am

      I saw this episode a couple years back. She does have some yummy recipes. Thanks Debbie and enjoy your day!

      Reply
      • Debbie Spivey says

        December 11, 2014 at 10:08 am

        She is funny. Reminds me of a mixture between Paula Deen and Ina Garten… Have a good one, also!

        Reply
  2. crendina says

    December 11, 2014 at 7:44 am

    mmmh…seems delicious! and…may I use also white chocolate?what do you think?

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Absolutely with sprinkles on top!

      Reply
  3. Nancy @ feasting with friends says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Yummy! I make a similar recipe in little balls, I never thought to go the bar route! This is much less labor intensive with no sacrifice of flavor…thanks for providing me with a huge time saver, Julie. 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Thanks for stopping Nancy! They are indeed easy to put together. Enjoy your day!

      Reply
  4. apuginthekitchen says

    December 11, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Love this and no bake sounds like a really good thing, I love everything in these bars. Around the holidays a recipe like this is just what I needed, thanks Julie.

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 11, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Suzanne! I go for easy this time of year!

      Reply
  5. apsara says

    December 11, 2014 at 9:44 am

    wow, looks yummy and simple to make too!

    Reply
  6. Jamie | Jamie's Recipes says

    December 11, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I need these now! What a great treat.

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 11, 2014 at 11:18 am

      Thanks Jamie

      Reply
  7. Pixie says

    December 11, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    These are awesome!!! Fantastic job showing off these yummy treats! I like your choice of the side stacking, it highlights the two layers. Thanks for sharing the recipe too. 😉

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 11, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Thank you for such a nice comment pixie! I took a look at your photos, and your flowers are amazing as is your header. I assume you took that too? Take care of yourself! Hope you are having a good day.

      Reply
  8. simplyvegetarian777 says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Scrumptious :).
    Julie, you have won my curry sample give away. When you get time, please visit my latest post and send me your information so that I can ship it out to you :).
    Sonal

    Reply
  9. Shari says

    December 12, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    These look so good, Julie! I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter so know I would love these. It is nice to have a simpler recipe this time of year. Your comment about the Mona Lisa was so funny. I see these beautiful cakes on other blogs, and I just wonder how they find the time to do it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you for such a sweet comment. I know what you mean with time. The more I have the more I seem to squirrel away.

      Reply
  10. Celebrating Sunshine says

    December 12, 2014 at 7:21 pm

    These look so yummy! The pictures are great! 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 13, 2014 at 9:47 am

      Thanks Ana! Easy and yummy!

      Reply
  11. cookingwithauntjuju.com says

    December 13, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Any recipe with peanut butter and chocolate has my immediate attention. Great “no bake” dessert to bring to Angie’s party. Bring some extras as they will go fast! Happy FF Julie 🙂

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 13, 2014 at 9:56 am

      Thank you so much for hosting. I can’t think of a better co-host! I love peanut butter and chocolate together too. It doesn’t have to be difficult to be yummy!

      Reply
      • cookingwithauntjuju.com says

        December 13, 2014 at 12:11 pm

        Thanks Julie for your nice comment. Get ready – Angie might be knocking on your door as you would be a perfect choice 🙂

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        • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

          December 14, 2014 at 12:11 pm

          Thanks Judi! I would gladly love to help out but I can’t imagine doing it during these holidays! I have a horrible habit of taking on too much.

          Reply
  12. Jhuls says

    December 13, 2014 at 9:29 am

    Did you say no bake?? Wow! This recipe sounds really amazing, Julie. 😀

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 13, 2014 at 9:57 am

      Thanks Jhuls! No bake, easy, and yummy. Everything I like! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  13. Suchitra says

    December 13, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I love the fact that it is so easy to make! It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 14, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      It is Suchitra! Easy and yummy.

      Reply
  14. breakfastdramaqueen says

    December 13, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    These look great! I have to admit, I’d love to see the Mona Lisa on a cake.

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 14, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Ha! I think I will just sit on that project. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Chitra Jagadish says

    December 13, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Wow crushed pretzels and chocolate- super luscious combo and sounds crazy good Julie. …

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 14, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      Thank you Chitra! It is super easy too!

      Reply
  16. petra08 says

    December 14, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    This is my kind of recipe! I love that there is no flour (it always gets everywhere when I try to bake) and the squares looks so good!

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 14, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Thank you Petra! I like easy too, and there isn’t much to clean up either. 🙂

      Reply
  17. lapetitecasserole says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:41 am

    I could die for one of these bars… Love the use of pretzel! I’m sure the give a very particular taste. Thanks for being at FF!

    Reply
  18. Sarah 'n Spice says

    December 15, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    What a delicious combination of flavors! How easy is this? Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Elzie Jackson says

    December 25, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    Reblogged this on elziejackson and commented:
    This got shared on penarest elziejackson I’m going do this for diabetes and see how it comes out!!!!!

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      December 25, 2014 at 7:28 pm

      Thank you Elzie! I hope you will thry them and enjoy them.

      Reply
  20. pattisj says

    January 7, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    I’ll be trying these!

    Reply
    • Julie is HostessAtHeart says

      January 7, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      I’ve made them 3 times. They are so easy to make and take and I’ve yet to have anyone turn up there nose. 🙂 Thanks Patti!

      Reply

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